Super cool, friendly & brand new backpacker hostel in Melbourne

Come and find out why travellers keep rating and reviewing United Backpackers as the best hostel in Melbourne and even Australia! It’s no secret we have the best location in town right opposite the iconic Flinders Street Station in the absolute heart of Melbourne, but we also offer you brand new facilities, heaps of sweet spaces to chill or play including our cool basement bar and yes, rest assured we also have free Wi-Fi in our common areas. Our hostel is full of personality with Melbourne’s laneway culture, quirky art and décor throughout. All this is served up with a great atmosphere, amazing staff, cool events, top notch security and the best pillows in town! At United Backpackers Melbourne, we know how to look after our superstar travellers!

Come Be Part of our Story!

The United Crew truly care about giving our guests an amazing experience, and something that is a little bit different from the rest. We have the perfect balance of good times and chill so you'll be able to party till you drop but also get a good night sleep! Our location is unbeatable right opposite Flinders Street Station, 50m from Federation Square & on the corner of one of the most happening laneways around!

Free Wi-Fi in common areas

Heaps of great spaces to chill or play including a designer kitchen & dining room over looking Flinders Street Station, funky TV Lounge filled with beanbags and an Underground Chill Out Lounge

Super cool Basement bar Lost & Found open 7 nights a week. Here you will find cheap drinks, great DJ's, cool events and good times!

A full time Events Manager running loads of free daily and nightly tours & events to keep you entertained and show you the real Melbourne

Have we convinced you yet that we are the best hostel in Melbourne, heck Australia? We think you should come check us out cause you won't be disappointed!

The trophy cabinet - Come find out why our guests love us!

Package up the Melbourne Essentials & Save!

Want to save some bucks and make sure you experience some of Victoria's must do tours?! We have teamed up with some awesome local tour operators to bring you great value tour and accommodation packages. After all you'd be mad to come to Melbourne and not experience the spectacular Great Ocean Road or see those cute little penguins at Phillip Island! Check out all the details over on the Rooms Page.